In this fic Minato adopts Obito, which results in him surviving their mission and marring Rin. Another result is that Obito adopts Naruto once his parents die. Now how this will turn out?
This fic was inspired by "A Better Route" from "Tobi wants a cookie" and the beginning may be quite similar, but don't worry, it's just the beginning (in a way you could say is a facfiction of a fanfiction as it has a major breaking point as well as some minor diferences right in the beginning). Also I would like to congratulate Tobi wants a cookie for his awesome fic, I didn't finish reading yet, but it is kind of mind blowing.
So, english is my second language and I am a bit rusty due to my lack of practice for the past 3 years, so I do ask for some patience from anyone that might be reading this. Also I never tried writing fanfics (or anything besides school essays…) before, so.. Yeah, I'm a noob :D
Parings: Obito-Rin obviously, but I haven´t decided the others yet… I'm 90% won't be harem though. But don't know… there are so many possibilities: Naruto-Temari, Naruto-Anko, Naruto-Yugito, or even NaruHina… aaarg, I don't know!
Oh, and Naruto may get a little overpower. I have a tendency to go there. You've all been warned.
Disclaimer: I obviously don't own Naruto or any of it's characters.
Chapter 1
" (…) and then, an old lady tripped on the sidewalk and almost fell on top of a cat. I immediately jumped in and pushed lady back on her feet. Sadly, by doing so I myself fell and landed on top of the cat, which is the reason for my bruises and scratches. I's also why I'm late." said Obito.
"Oh, please! You expect us to believe that? Come on. Even if it had happened, the whole thing couldn't have taken more than five minutes. You are over thirty minutes late. And besides, those bruises and scratches look nothing like those of a fall or a cat attack", stated an annoyed Kakashi.
"Come on Kakashi, cut him some slack", sighed Minato.
"Unf, fine. I shouldn't expect nothing from that lame shinobi anyway"
"What did you just said teme?"
"Guys, guys! Come on. Cut the usual discussions and let's get to the mission already", intervened Rin.
"All right, the mission is quite simple really", started Minato taking the opportunity that was provided, "We are to go check on a village nearby. It's been said that there is a possibility that some rock nins installed a small base as an strategic position. If that proves to be true than we are to eliminate the ninjas."
"Understood!" jinxed the three students.
======= four days later as the team returns to Konoha ========
"I can't believe how strong those 5 rock ninjas were" stated Rin
"Yes, they were pretty tough. But in the end it was not enough" grinned Obito
"Don't seem so happy. You were barely able to take out one of them. You still need more training dead last", mocked a certain silver haired boy.
"Come again you masked freak?"
"OK! That's enough. You are all dismissed for now. I'll go give my report to the Hokage, but… ãh, Obito, do you think it would be possible for you to come to my house tonight? There are some things I want to discuss with you", said Minato
"Sure sensei, I'll be there.", answered Obito trying to mask his curiosity.
"Great, see you than", said Minato as he shu'shined away.
======== A few moments later in the Uchiha compound =========
"Oh, look. The little failure is back"
"Hi dad…", sighed Obito as he walked in
"Husband, is this really necessary?", asked Obito's mother
"If he is to be such a disgrace to our family and our clan, than he might as well embrace the truth, he is lucky that I'm still allowing him to stay under my roof… for now…"
Obito just proceeded to his room. Such interactions were usual in his house. If he tried to argue in anyway it would just get worse. Maybe even progress to a beating. Of course the worse would come from his father. He did believe that his mother liked him, at least in some extent. From time to time she even stood up to calm his father's wrath, however that only led to a more severe punishment for him and a long discussion among his parents.
"If only this damn kid showed a little promise as a ninja, this hole thing wouldn't happen. To be fair his father may act like it, but he is not that great of a deal either… to be honest, I'm getting tired of both of them… but I'll stick around. At least for the time being. I have a feeling something is about to happen.", thought Mia, Obito's Mom (A/N.: I don't know if her name is ever said in the anime/manga but I'm too lazy to dig on it to try and find out)
========== Later that day on the Namikaze estate ==========
Minato answered the knock "Hey, Obito. Come in, I've been waiting for you.."
Obito walked in still wandering what his sensei wanted to discuss with him.
"Hi there, Obito. It has been quite a while since I last saw you", said a red haired kunoichi
"Hello Kushina-san, yeah, it truly had"
"Come on Obito sit down we have quite a lot to discuss", said Minato
Obito did as he was told and his sensei started "I know why you are always late Obito, you are been harassed by the other member of your clan, aren't you?"
"What? How do you know that?" jumped the boy, too surprised to try to hide the truth
"Come on, it wasn't that hard to figure out. Your excuses are really bad. I waited a bit to see if things would calm down and it was a mistake, I'm sorry. We have to do something right now. But first, answer me this: are you been beaten just on the streets or your parents have a say on this as well?"
"My father mostly… my mother in some rare occasions and less severe… but why does it matter? It's all my fault anyway. Even though I'm a Uchiha I was the dead last of my class and even now, Kakashi is light-years ahead of me"
"It is NOT your fault Obito. It never was. So what if Kakashi is more advanced than you right now?" intervened Kushina "You are such a sweet boy, and you work so hard to improve. As Minato-kun told me, form all the 3, you are the one who work the hardest and you will soon became an incredible shinobi"
"My wife is right, and we have to end this now. I will talk to the Hokage about taking you out of there and into a new family that will treat you well"
At this Obito just looked down and cried. He wasn't sure what to think anymore. Yes he had a family, but was a family that didn't care for him. More than once his father told him he wished he hadn't been born. Thinking about this and all the abuse he suffered along the years he simply nodded at his teacher.
========== AT the Hokage tower ===========
"Minato, to what do I own the pleasure?", asked Hiruzen
"I'm for what I told you about Obito a while back. The situation hasn't improved. It's worse actually. I think its time to get him out of there. He is just a 12 year old, he shouldn't have to go through this."
The older man sighed "You are right. I hoped we wouldn't be forced to this measures but looks like I was naïve. From what you told me I don't see the Uchihas causing much trouble about it and the fact that the kid hasn't awakened his sharingan yet is really helpful. The only problem is that I wasn't able to find him a proper family. AS it turns out people are afraid that by taking him in they will be targeted by the Uchiha clan."
"Well, if that's is the case than I will take him in. I have already discussed the possibility with Kushina and she actually enjoyed the idea a lot. And not even the Uchihas would dare to make a move on the boy while he is in my house"
"If you are sure about that than I have o objections. Here," said the Hokage while delivering a piece of paper "have his parents sign this. It will transfer Obitos legal responsibilities to you and your wife."
Minato nodded and walked out of the room
========== A few moments later in the Uchiha compound ==========
Obito's father answered a knock on the door to find his son's sensei "If you are looking for the little brat he is not here"
"Actually I'm here to talk to you and your wife"
"Unf fine, come in. But be quick"
Minato started as he walked in the house "Look, I know the kind of treatment your son receives from you and the beatings he takes form other members of your clan and I can't watch without taking action anymore. I has to stop now. All of it"
"Who do you think you are to tell me how to deal with my son. If you are so concerned about the little disappointment why not take him in yourself?"
"Funny you should mention that. It is actually the reason why I am here. To get you to sign these forms that will allow me and my wife to raise Obito"
The man laughed at this "Hahahaha, you really want him? Fine I will sign. You can have him. The boy was never able to do anything but bring shame to us since he was born. What do you think about this Mia?"
"I have no intention on keeping him if there is an other possibility", answered the woman.
"It is settled than, sign here and I will be on my way"
The two Uchihas signed the paper as Minato fought his urge to defend the boy to the couple as he knew that if he said anything the adoption could be compromised and it wasn't worth the risk.
========== At the Namikaze estate ==========
The door opened to reveal Minato with a proud face while exposing a sheet of paper
"Well Obito, looks like you will be staying with us from now on" at this Kushina celebrated while thr boy lookend at him not fully understanding. The two had been drinking tea at the table while waiting for Minato's return.
"What do you mean?", asked him with caution.
"I have talked to the Hokage and to your parents, we are adopting you. I mean, if you want to stay with us.."
"But, do YOU really want that? Why? I never get anything right"
"Don't say that, you are such a kind boy and such a hard worker. Any family would be happy to have you as a part of it", stated Kushina
"So what do you say?" asked Minato
At this the young Uchiha smiled as some tears made their way down his face "Yes, of course I want!"